For normal exchange use, all four exchanges now expect KYC. The lightest clearly documented first step on this page is Bybit or Bitget: both public guides center the practical trading baseline on ID verification plus facial or identity checks, while proof of address is pushed to a higher or conditional stage. Binance and Gate read stricter in the public official materials used here: Binance says unverified accounts have limited access to trading and other activities until KYC is completed and describes KYC as collecting ID documents plus proof of address, while Gate explicitly requires all users to complete KYC and its public web flow includes a separate address-verification step after identity approval.
| Exchange | Minimum documented level for core use | What this level unlocks | Identity inputs | Proof of address | Face / selfie | Important caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | KYC completion for practical trading access | Binance says unverified users can create an account but will have limited access to trading and other activities until KYC is completed. | Full name, date of birth, residential address, and government ID documents | Mentioned in Binance's KYC explainer as part of the documentation set | Not specified in the cited public Academy source | The cited official source is an Academy course rather than a product-by-product support matrix, so country-specific implementation can be more granular than shown here. |
| Bybit | Standard individual verification (practical trading baseline) | Bybit's benefits matrix shows deposit, spot, margin, perpetuals, futures, options, and most core services opening at Standard. | Identity assessment plus proof of identity | Advanced only | Identity assessment / face check during Standard flow | Bybit's FAQ says Standard is mandatory for all products and services, but the benefits matrix still shows limited non-KYC crypto withdrawals. |
| Gate | Gate KYC completion | Gate says completed KYC allows users to deposit and withdraw crypto, conduct fiat transactions, and access other platform features. | Nationality, country of residence, full name, ID type, ID number, and identity-document verification | Yes; the public web guide includes a separate address-verification step after identity approval | Web facial recognition or app QR verification; gesture verification fallback is also documented | Gate notes product rules can change and that international and domestic users may face different verification flows. |
| Bitget | Individual verification / level 1 | Bitget says individual verification grants access to all services, including deposits, withdrawals, and trading activities. | Country or region selection, ID type, personal information, and ID upload | Not baseline; some users may be asked to upload proof of address for regulatory or compliance reasons | Yes; facial verification is part of the documented level 1 flow | Proof of address on Bitget is conditional rather than universal in the sources used here, so the burden can vary by user and jurisdiction. |
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